Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov (L) and U.S. vice president Joe Biden attend a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov (L) and U.S. vice president Joe Biden attend a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

A man waves a flag as he demonstrates during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

A man waves a flag as he demonstrates during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Sheikh Ahmed Moaz Al-Khatib (L), President of the National Coalition for Opposition Forces and the Syrian Revolution and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Sheikh Ahmed Moaz Al-Khatib (L), President of the National Coalition for Opposition Forces and the Syrian Revolution and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Lakhdar Brahimi (L), UN joint special representative, and U.S. vice president Joe Biden pose ahead of a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Vice President Joe Biden (C) welcomes Ehud Barak (L), deputy prime minister and minister of defense of Israel during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Vice President Joe Biden (C) welcomes Ehud Barak (L), deputy prime minister and minister of defense of Israel during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Vice President Joe Biden delivers his key note speech during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Vice President Joe Biden delivers his key note speech during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Johannes Simon

Vice President Joe Biden delivers his key note speech during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Vice President Joe Biden delivers his key note speech during day 2 of the 49th Munich Security Conference at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

People hold signs and wear costumes as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

People hold signs and wear costumes as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

People hold signs as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

People demonstrate in costume during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

People demonstrate in costume during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Leaders Meet For 2013 Munich Security Conference

Dominik Bindl

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

Police hold back people as they demonstrate during a protest against the Munich Security Conference in the city centre on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers.

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Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov and U.S. vice... News PhotoAttending,Foreign Minister,Full Length,Germany,Horizontal,Hotel Bayerischer Hof,Joseph Biden,Meeting,Military,Munich,Politics,Sergei Lavrov,USA,Vice PresidentPhotographer Johannes SimonCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesMUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov (L) and U.S. vice president Joe Biden attend a bilateral meeting at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on February 2, 2013 in Munich, Germany. The Munich Security Conference brings together senior figures from around the world to engage in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges and remains the most important independent forum for the exchange of views by international security policy decision-makers. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)